Get ready for a magical night you won’t forget! 💚 Join us for the 8th Grade Formal Dance on April 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Dive into an evening filled with music, dancing, and ocean-inspired enchantment!
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
Purchase yours online before Wednesday, April 8th to get the full experience.
⚠️ Important:
Tickets bought after April 8th will be cash only, more expensive, and will NOT include dinner or dessert, so don’t wait!
🍽️ Early ticket purchase includes:
• Dinner
• Dessert
• Full access to all the fun!
🌐 Buy your tickets here:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHW3OJWSY0456G_ZZ66R6EYZ62KAR8
Dress your best and come ready to dance the night away under the sea! 🐚💚
We can’t wait to see you there!
This past Friday, the Hobbs Middle School track team competed at the Frank Lay Invitational and delivered an incredible performance from start to finish! 💥
We are so proud of all of our athletes for the way they showed up, competed hard, and supported one another throughout the meet.
🔥 Boys Team – 1st Place Overall! 🏆
An amazing accomplishment and a true testament to the hard work these athletes have been putting in every day!
Top Performances:
• Boys 100m: Quincy Longmire (3rd)
• Boys 400m: Easton Sanborn (2nd)
• Boys 1600m: Luke Lomoriello (1st), Greyson Ehart (2nd)
• Boys 4x100 Relay: Hobbs Middle School (3rd)
• Boys 4x400 Relay: Hobbs Middle School (2nd)
• Boys 4x800 Relay: Hobbs Middle School (1st)
• Boys Discus: Levi Bush (1st)
• Girls Discus: Emalyn Nelson (3rd)
This was a total team effort, and we couldn’t be more excited about where this season is headed. Keep pushing, keep improving, and let’s carry this momentum forward!
#TeamStrong #FirstPlace #ProudCoach #TrackAndField
Good morning, Jaguar families and students,
This is an important reminder about the upcoming PM3 testing window for Hobbs. Testing will begin this week—please refer to the attached calendar for the full schedule.
To help students perform their best, please ensure the following:
✅ Attendance: Students must be present for their scheduled testing sessions.
✅ Rest & Nutrition: A good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast will support focus and performance.
✅ Supplies: Students should bring No. 2 pencils and any other necessary materials.
For a complete review of all testing policies, please see the official testing letters here: testing letters.
Thank you in advance for your support! We appreciate your help in making this a smooth and successful testing period.
Is your student receiving ESE services and heading to Milton High School next year? Join us for a special ESE Transition Meet & Greet to learn what to expect and connect with our amazing ESE team!
📅 April 23rd
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 MHS Ag Room #6
Meet our ESE teachers, ask questions, and get a clear picture of how services will be provided at the high school level. This event is perfect for families of students with:
✔️ IEPs
✔️ Inclusion services
✔️ Specialized Units (CBSA, ACCESS, Social Thinking)
✔️ Or anyone wanting more information about ESE services at MHS
📲 Be sure to register by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
We look forward to welcoming you and supporting a smooth, successful transition to high school! 🐾
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize and honor the strength and resilience of our military-connected students.
To show our support, we invite everyone to join us on Tuesday, April 14th for “Purple Up” Day! Wear purple to show appreciation for the sacrifices these students make in service to our country—even if you are not part of a military-connected family.
To our military-connected students: thank you. We appreciate you and all that you do. A special celebration is planned just for you on Tuesday—more details coming soon!
We are so proud of our Symphonic Band students for earning overall A’s from all four judges at this year’s Music Performance Assessment! This incredible achievement means they received Superior ratings from each judge—including all three stage judges and the sight-reading judge. 👏
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students at Pensacola High on March 12th—we appreciate you cheering on our talented musicians!
Please help us celebrate these outstanding students:
Marlayna Anderson, Rebecca Angeles, Laila Ball, Carter Banderman, Annabelle Bicknell, Trinity Busby, Nolan Canon, Xavier Carrillo, Wendy Chau, Robert Combs, Logan Cornwell, Madelyn Coursey, Posey Cowles, Bradley Davis, Nathaniel Davis, Jake Erskine, Emma Flanders, Caden Franke, Emily Garrett, Emma Gochenour-Jauss, Sophia Gochenour-Jauss, Addalyn Guinn, Everett Guinn, Alyssa Gwin, Sidney Hanlon, Abigail Haveard, Lilly Ann Hunnell, Elisabeth Johnson, Naomi Jordan, Jackson Kilgore, Isabella Kruger, Andruw Lanier, Jacquelyn Lewis, Luke Lomoriello, Braelyn Luster, Logan McGinnis, Gianna McWilliams, Jackson Mollette, Carrie Nelson, Jaxson Nicholson, Phoebe Petersen, Jacob Phan, Chase Powers, Garrett Russell, Jaclyn Scott, Connor Shields, Giovanni Sinibaldi, Bradley Taggart, Skylar Tubbs, Trinity Walker, Declan Wixon, Liam Zandi-Karimi
This competition challenges students to demonstrate professionalism, confidence, communication skills, and character—and Luke has represented himself and our school incredibly well every step of the way.
We’re proud of the hard work, poise, and determination he’s shown throughout the competition. Please join us in wishing Luke the best of luck as he heads into the finals! 💪✨
Jaguar students, staff, and families!
Hobbs Middle School proudly hosted today its first AVID Career Day, giving students the opportunity to hear from professionals representing a wide range of careers. One of the most significant impacts of our AVID program is building students’ opportunity knowledge, and today’s Career Day helped expose students to real people working in a variety of professions. Each guest speaker shared valuable insight about their career path, education, and experiences in their field. Through AVID, this is the type of authentic, real-world learning students experience at Hobbs Middle School.
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to our guest speakers who helped make this event such a success:
⭐ Lt. Melanie Roger – Miami-Dade Fire Department
⭐ Shawn Housh – Welder
⭐ Brad Davis – Pilot, American Airlines
⭐ 1st Lt. William Ratajczyk – United States Marine Corps
⭐ Greg Brown – Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser
⭐ Kim Gonzalez – Department of Homeland Security
⭐ Christopher Brown – Radiology Manager, HCA West Florida Hospital
Your willingness to share your time, knowledge, and experiences helped inspire our AVID students and provided them with a meaningful look at the many opportunities available to them in the future.
We are grateful for your support and look forward to continuing this new tradition of AVID Career Day at Hobbs Middle School! 💚
#HobbsJaguars #AVID #CareerDay
Candance works tirelessly to support the students, families, and staff of Hobbs Middle. From promoting mental health and wellness to connecting families with resources and providing daily encouragement and guidance, she helps ensure every student feels seen, supported, and valued.
Hobbs Middle is stronger because of you, Candance. Thank you for all you do — this week and every week! 💚
Congratulations to Marie Hickman, CTE teacher at Hobbs Middle School, for being selected as our District’s CTE Rookie Teacher of the Year! This honor reflects the incredible impact she has made in a short time through her passion for teaching, commitment to student growth, and dedication to preparing our Jaguars with real-world skills that will serve them well beyond middle school.
Ms. Hickman’s classroom is a place where students are challenged to think critically, create boldly, and explore future pathways with confidence. She represents the very best of what Career and Technical Education can offer — meaningful, hands-on learning that connects school to opportunity.
Way to go, Ms. Hickman! You’re one of the best, and we appreciate everything you do for our students and school! 🐆
We’re excited to announce the upcoming 9th Grade Showcase & High School Registration Kickoff!
🔹 Student Showcase
🗓 March 10 (during the school day)
This special event is just for students and will give them a preview of life at Milton High — including academics, electives, and opportunities awaiting them next year.
🔹 Parent Information Night
🗓 March 10
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 MHS Auditorium
This evening session is especially important for families. MHS will walk through the high school registration process, which can feel overwhelming the first time. Attending will ensure you understand graduation requirements, course selections, and how to best support your student as they transition to high school.
✅ This is the first and most important step in preparing for 9th grade — we strongly encourage all parents/guardians to attend.
These students have gone above and beyond to demonstrate confidence, professionalism, critical thinking, and leadership. Through every round, they represented our school with poise and determination — and showed what it truly means to rise to a challenge.
Your hard work, courage, and commitment to excellence set you apart. No matter the final outcome, you’ve already accomplished something extraordinary.
Congratulations to each of you — we can’t wait to see where your talents take you next!
Please take a moment to check out the most recent edition of the HMS Times to learn more about all the latest Hobbs Happenings!
Thank you for staying connected and involved in our school community.
On Monday, March 9, 2026, as part of a national effort to educate communities about the dangers of fentanyl and fentanyl use, our district has partnered with the Santa Rosa County Health Department to provide a drug education activity focused on raising awareness about this critical topic.
This optional activity will take place during PE classes and will be delivered to all 6th and 8th grade students currently enrolled in PE.
If you do NOT want your student to participate, please contact me by email or phone. You may email me directly at kogerb@santarosa.k12.fl.us or call 850-983-5630 ext. 1046.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our students safe and informed.
Join Us for Spirit Night at Panda Express!
Date: Friday, February 20th
Time: All day — dine in, pick up, or order online (use promo code or show flyer if required)
Location: Panda Express
Support our 8th grade class while enjoying delicious food! A portion of proceeds from that day will benefit 8th grade events, including:
• 8th Grade Formal
• 8th Grade Awards
• 8th Grade Promotion
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors — share the flyer and spread the word. Every order helps our students celebrate their final year!
A special thank you to the leadership team at Naval Air Station Whiting Field for partnering with Hobbs to judge Round 3. We are incredibly grateful for your time, expertise, and commitment to investing in our students.
Strong community relationships like the one we share with Whiting Field make experiences like The Amazing Shake possible. Our students benefit tremendously from seeing leadership in action and engaging with professionals who care about their growth.
Thank you for helping us build confident, capable future leaders! 💚
Join Us for Spirit Night at Panda Express!
Date: Friday, February 20th
Time: All day — dine in, pick up, or order online (use promo code or show flyer if required)
Location: Panda Express
Support our 8th grade class while enjoying delicious food! A portion of proceeds from that day will benefit 8th grade events, including:
• 8th Grade Formal
• 8th Grade Awards
• 8th Grade Promotion
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors — share the flyer and spread the word. Every order helps our students celebrate their final year!
📣 Parent and Caregiver Survey – Open Now! 📣
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence, we are partnering with Studer Education to gather feedback from our families and community. Your input helps us understand what is working well at your child’s school and where we can grow.
📝 What You Need to Know:
• The survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.
• We encourage you to complete it in one sitting, as responses are saved once you click submit.
• You will be asked to select your child’s school. If you have children at multiple schools, you may complete a separate survey for each school.
📍 How to Access:
You can complete the Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey by:
• Clicking the link:
🔗 https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822447/4417/
• Or scanning the QR code provided.
📅 When:
The survey is open February 17 through March 13.
🔒 Confidentiality:
To ensure confidentiality, our partners at Studer Education will administer the survey, manage data collection, and aggregate results before sharing reports with school leaders.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your voice matters!
Dear 8th Grade Families,
Please mark your calendars — 8th Grade Promotion is scheduled for the evening of May 22nd (pending school board approval at the next meeting). We are excited to celebrate this important milestone with our students and families.
Please note that eligibility to participate in the promotion ceremony will be determined at 4th Quarter midterms. Students must be passing all core subjects by April 27th in order to participate. No exceptions will be made.
We encourage you to monitor your student’s grades closely and stay in communication with teachers to ensure your student remains on track. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
We look forward to celebrating our 8th graders in May!
